Manager – Community & Culture
- Full time, fixed term (2 years)
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About Us:
The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.
About the Role:
The Manager – Community & Culture leads all operational aspects of the Community & Culture Department to ensure high‑quality program and service delivery that meets legislative requirements.
The position supports Council by identifying and responding to key community and cultural issues within the Strathbogie Shire and is responsible for preparing and managing funding applications within its area of oversight. It also plays a vital role in fostering a positive organisational culture by enhancing staff motivation and contributing to Council’s long‑term financial sustainability.
Additionally, the role develops and maintains cross‑departmental processes and protocols to strengthen the Community Services department’s role in consultation and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of a range of quality and targeted Community and Culture programs and activities in collaboration with relevant team members and Director Community and Planning.
- Lead and evaluate a strategic business plan that supports the service delivery of the group and the strategic objectives of Council.
- Build partnerships with community groups, other Councils and across the organisation to better align and implement strategic objectives of the Council Plan and other relevant strategies, policies, procedures, and frameworks lead by the Department.
- Lead and Manage Council’s range of community and culture programs across the organisation with an industry best practice/customer service focus which aims to support people’s health, wellbeing and participation throughout all life stages.
- Manage, coach, mentor, develop, motivate and support staff within the Community & Culture Department to promote an environment that supports team building, skills development and career progression.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proven ability to consult with and influence a range of stakeholders in the community, government and corporate sectors.
- Extensive project management experience including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of the team to achieve agreed goals and specific success criteria.
- The ability to liaise with counterparts in other organisations to discuss and resolve specialist problems.
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop employees.
- The ability to deal with difficult situations, resolving organisational problems with tact and diplomacy and presenting a positive Council image.
Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:
We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
- Negotiated hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
- Option to work more hours over fewer days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).
- Negotiated start and finish times.
We have generous leave entitlements including:
- Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
- Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
- Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.
We value your health and wellbeing and offer:
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
- Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
- Annual Flu Vaccinations.
- Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.
For further information about this position, please contact Rachael Frampton, Director – Community & Planning on 5795 0000.
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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 23 February 2026.
Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.